P ULSATION T ESTING

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SRE-6
SRE Carry Case with Foam
USB Transmitter Interface Assembly
Validyne Transmitter, Manifold and
Tubing Assembly
SRE Interface Cable Assembly
SRE6-01 Software
SRE Installation, Operation &
Maintenance (I.O.M.) Manual

GLE-6
GLE Carry Case with Foam
Two (2) Validyne Transmitter
Cable Assemblies
Coequal DP to DP Adapter Kit
Double Flange Integral Manifold
USB Transmitter Interface
Two (2) Validyne Transmitter,
Manifold and Tubing Assemblies
Interface Cable Box Assembly
Stabilizer Connector Flange Kit
90 Double Flange Manifold
GLE6 Software
GLE/SRE Installation, Operation &
Maintenance (I.O.M.) Manual
All necessary calibration equipment, connections,
hardware and fittings are also included.

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ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality System

SRE-6 AND SRE/GLE-6

Square Root Error Indicator
Most natural gas flow measurement in the United States is performed by measuring pressure drop at two points (pressure
differential) induced by an orifice plate. The gas flow rate (Q) is calculated using the basic formula Q = K/rPXP. The fixed
orifice coefficient (K) is derived from a formula found in the latest edition of AGA Report Number 3. Differential pressure rP and
line pressure P are measured either using mechanical chart recorders or electronic transmitters, remotely or direct mounted to
the pressure taps, using a configuration of instrumentation valves, manifolds, and tubing.
Percent Square Root Error (%SRE) is measured with a device manufactured and marketed by PGI International called the
Square Root Error (SRE) Indicator. The indicator is used by field technicians to measure the severity and calculate %SRE.
The %SRE is measured at operating conditions and is used to approximate the primary element error induced by pulsation and
to determine whether corrective action is necessary.

Gauge Line Error Indicator

PGI International developed its initial Gauge Line
Error (GLE) in 1990, while our most current
SRE/GLE Indicator includes the ability to perform
both %SRE and GLE tests, thus measuring and
quantifying both Square Root Error and Gauge
Line Error.
Gauge Line Error (GLE) exists when the
differential pressure (rP) at the taps does not
equal the differential pressure (rP) at the end of
the gauge lines. GLE is typically caused by either
pulsation or other flow phenomena.
The GLE Indicator compares the differential
pressure at the orifice taps with the differential
pressure at the end of the gauge lines. Any
difference between the two signals would be
associated with gauge line error.

SRE/GLE Test Example

A graph exhibits three separate pulsation peaks. The operator can isolate the
pulsation source by using new software filtering capability and modifying
conditions in the new field. Minimizing and eliminating the pulsation source
can ultimately improve the meters measurement accuracy.

PGI International provides this information in good faith, and it is intended only as an informative guide to PGI International products and services. Individuals using this
literature must exercise their independent judgment in evaluating product selection and determining product appropriateness for their particular purpose, system requirements
and certifications. PGI International reserves the right to change product designs and specifications without notice.

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